Sans Normal Abray 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui text, branding, editorial, captions, presentations, modern, clean, technical, neutral, dynamic, readability, clarity, emphasis, contemporary tone, versatility, monoline, oblique, humanist, open apertures, generous spacing.
A slanted, monoline sans with smooth, rounded curves and crisp terminals. Proportions are balanced with a moderate x-height, open counters, and clear apertures that keep shapes from clogging at text sizes. The italic angle is consistent across caps and lowercase, and strokes remain even with minimal modulation. Overall spacing feels airy, with straightforward, contemporary letterforms and unobtrusive punctuation.
This font suits interface typography, dashboards, and product experiences where a clean italic is needed for emphasis. It also works well for editorial sidebars, captions, and contemporary branding systems that benefit from a neutral, modern voice with clear text rhythm.
The overall tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with a subtle sense of motion from the oblique stance. It reads as professional and utilitarian rather than expressive, giving layouts a clean, contemporary cadence.
The design appears aimed at a practical, contemporary italic companion that stays highly readable while adding forward motion. Its restrained, rounded construction suggests an emphasis on clarity and versatility across digital and print contexts.
Circular forms like O/C/G are broadly round and smooth, while diagonal-heavy letters (K, V, W, X, Y) feel sharp and energetic without becoming aggressive. The figures are simple and legible, matching the letterforms’ restrained construction.